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6 offbeat Himalayan treks that remain open in monsoons: Misty mountains, blooming meadows, hidden trails and moreAs the monsoon transforms landscapes across the Himalayas, several lesser-known trekking routes remain accessible and safe for adventure en...
Arunachal's Tawang on alert over threat of Glacial Lake Outburst FloodConcerns rise in Arunachal Pradesh over a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Tawang district. Authorities are enhancing preparedness m...
In 1991, hikers in the Alps saw a body in melting ice and found Europe’s oldest known natural human mummy, “Ötzi the Iceman.”The year 1991 marked a pivotal moment in archaeological history when Ötzi the Iceman was uncovered in the Alps. This astonishingly preserve...
Two trekkers go missing in Uttarakhand within 24 hours: Nainital woman, Noida man go missing on separate routesUttarakhand is witnessing a large-scale search for two missing trekkers, Babita Pandey and Vishesh Chauhan, on separate Himalayan routes. C...
The green strategic partnership: India and Norway chart a sustainable futurePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s May 2026 visit to Norway — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years — upgraded bilateral ties ...
A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on EarthLake Rouge in Quebec catastrophically drained in May 2025 due to a landslide and outburst flood, leaving a barren crater. This rare event w...
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
These strange pink rocks in Antarctica just revealed a massive hidden granite giant beneath the iceBright pink granite boulders, out of place on Antarctica's volcanic Hudson Mountains, have revealed a colossal granite formation stretching...
Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costsHundreds of climbers are attempting Mount Everest despite an unstable ice block and increased costs. The Khumbu Icefall route, crucial for ...
What a Hidden Reindeer Trap Under Ice Tells Us About Ancient SurvivalA remarkable reindeer trap from Norway's early Iron Age has emerged from melting ice. This ancient system, buried for 1,500 years, reveals ...
What is the new NASA tool going viral? Spell your name in worldwide landscapes through satellite imageryNASA's new "Your Name in Landsat" tool transforms decades of satellite imagery into personalized collages. Users can spell their names usin...
NGT issues notice to Centre over hanging glacier danger in central HimalayaThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and other bodies concerning the danger posed by hanging glaciers in the ce...
Snow chaos ahead! 18 inches incoming, as travel could become impossible in warning zonesA major winter storm is set to impact seven states with heavy snow and powerful winds up to 90 mph. Travel could become impossible in affec...
Skip the fees! Millions can visit Grand Canyon and other parks for free this MayMillions of visitors are set for an opportunity this May as the Grand Canyon and other iconic U.S. national parks open their gates for free...
Project Him Sarovar: Centre’s push for year-round water security in LadakhA new initiative, Project Him Sarovar, is set to secure water for Ladakh. The project will build storage ponds to collect melting snow and ...
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
- Sanctity of glaciers
Glaciers, revered as life-givers, are declining due to global warming. This retreat devastates ecosystems and water supplies. It also deepl...
Peru glaciers decimated by climate change: ReportPeru has lost 56% of its tropical glaciers in the last 60 years due to climate change, according to a government inventory. The melting has...
Climate change to impact mountains, human activity on a global scale: StudyThe study shows how complex mountain systems respond in very different and sometimes unexpected ways to climate change, and how these respo...
Glacier collapses in China's Xinjiang,causes extensive damageA huge glacier has collapsed in China, burying over 100 cattles, crushing dozens of houses and damaging 1,000 hectares of grassland.